Kids to Park Day (Poverty Point World Heritage Site)

May 18, 2024 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

On Saturday, May 18, Poverty Point World Heritage Site is celebrating national Kids to Park Day. Visitors, especially younger ones, are welcome to join in our programs:

  •  Ranger-guided tram tours at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. 
  • Atlatl demos will be provided from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. 
  • Poverty Point Station Archaeology will be water-screening excavated soil from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., so the public is welcome to get their hands dirty to learn about archaeology from our archaeologists!
  •  Jr. Ranger programs are a great way to interact with the site at your own pace and earn your own Jr. Ranger badge!

Visitors are welcome  and encouraged  to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the full day of activities. All outdoor events will be weather permitting.